NOVA starting 5 class of 2025: Private schools

<!-- wp:paragraph --> <p>There are some fantastic Forwards in the 2025 Private school class, so I went with a bigger starting five.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='1494120' first='Everett' last='Jones']<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494120' first='Everett' last='Jones'] had an excellent year for Flint Hill. He is a skilled offensive player and a much-improved athlete this season. He is a great passer and a good jump shooter. After Everett's improvement this year, I expect him to return stronger next season.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='1494118' first='Wyatt' last='Norton']<br></strong>If this class didn't have so many talented bigs, I would have had [player_tooltip player_id='1494118' first='Wyatt' last='Norton'] in my starting 5. Bishop O'Connell is gifted; what Wyatt brings is exactly what they need. He does a lot of the dirty work and always brings energy. He is a fantastic offensive rebounder and a great interior defender.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='1580731' first='Aiden' last='Caulker']<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1580731' first='Aiden' last='Caulker'] was terrific for Bishop O'Connell on both ends. He's a versatile and smart offensive player. Aiden doesn't have a massive offensive role, but he is a great knockdown shooter and definitely competes. I think this private school class in NOVA has a lot of high-level role players, and that kind of thing translates well to the next level.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --> <p><strong>HM [player_tooltip player_id='1494103' first='Jaquan' last='Womack']<br></strong>[player_tooltip player_id='1494103' first='Jaquan' last='Womack'] was one of the best bench players in the state this year. PVI has a ridiculous amount of talent, so coming off the bench is not bad. Jaquan's energy on both ends and on the glass added a different element to PVI. With Patrick Ngongba being out, Jaquan's size and minutes were a huge boost. He may see himself in the starting lineup next season, and I'm sure he will take full advantage of that.</p> <!-- /wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:acf/evaluation-block {"name":"acf/evaluation-block","data":{"player_evaluations_0_player":["2242402"],"_player_evaluations_0_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_0_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_0_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"My first guard spot goes to [player_tooltip player_id='2242402' first='RJ' last='Jones']. Virginia Academy had a rough year, but I liked what I saw from [player_tooltip player_id='2242402' first='RJ' last='Jones']. He is a skilled scorer and averaged 13.2, which led the team. RJ can play either guard position and was one of the better Junior guards in the area.","_player_evaluations_0_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_1_player":["1371866"],"_player_evaluations_1_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_1_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_1_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"[player_tooltip player_id='1371866' first='Tim' last='Walker'] is another player who plays a more limited offensive role for O'Connell. He is a hard-nosed two-way player who is another one of these high-level role players for O'Connell. He's a great defender with great size. He is also a versatile offensive player, and he's a player I love to watch. Tim is a good shooter and recently had a huge game at Watch the Throne.","_player_evaluations_1_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_2_player":["1259625"],"_player_evaluations_2_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_2_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_2_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"This one is tricky because [player_tooltip player_id='1259625' first='Jadyn' last='Harris'] played this year as a senior but recently re-classed to 2025. Jadyn had some tremendous performances in big games this year. Jadyn is one of the better drivers with his athleticism and physicality. This year, he improved a lot as a shooter, especially from the mid-range. He is a great rebounder and was the second-best player on a nationally ranked-team for a large portion of the year.","_player_evaluations_2_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_3_player":["1489077"],"_player_evaluations_3_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_3_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_3_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"At my other forward position, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1489077' first='Elijah' last='Flowers']. Elijah was a first-team All-Mac selection for a Potomac School team that is one to watch going forward. Elijah is a great athlete and a plus defender. Elijah can score from all over the court and do it while he's creating for himself. He is an excellent spot-up shooter and a dynamic and versatile player on both ends of the court.","_player_evaluations_3_evaluation":"field_62aba51aecf34","player_evaluations_4_player":["1591318"],"_player_evaluations_4_player":"field_62ab9d62ecf2c","player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"","_player_evaluations_4_override_profile_image":"override-player-profile-image","player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"","_player_evaluations_4_not_in_database":"field_62aba48cecf2d","player_evaluations_4_evaluation":"At my Center spot, I have [player_tooltip player_id='1591318' first='Riley' last='Jacobs']. Riley was incredible in the year's second half for St. Stephens St. Agnes. Riley is one of the best rim protectors in the state, and it seems like he affects every shot. Riley can switch onto guards well and is an overall versatile defender. He is a tremendous rebounder and a much improved offensive player. 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